People say, you are lying or you are talking nonsense, without proving that the are right. I think that people have a different dictionary of a lie, perceive that a" lie" for them is something that they do not want to believe or to happen, don´t yo think so?
2007-11-13 23:50:28 · 3 answers · asked by ? 2 in Arts & Humanities ➔ Philosophy
For people like this "you're lying" means "I don't agree with you" or "I don't like what you're saying."
Similarly, people who say "this or that isn't true" (in this particular context) are usually saying "this or that makes me uncomfortable, or would require me to change my ways or attitude if I accept it as true."
2007-11-14 00:17:18 · answer #1 · answered by anna 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Some words used in common language are not use for their literal meaning. When somebody does not like what you say he may use the word nonsense. It is just the expression of disapproval. In the same way when somebody if accepts the truth may be hurt of it will express his disapproval by saying that you are telling lies.
2007-11-14 00:00:01 · answer #2 · answered by ashok 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Most people never hear what you are saying, they hear what they "think" you are saying!!!!
2007-11-13 23:55:46 · answer #3 · answered by Premaholic 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋